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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.80, 1,244.40 and 624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.80, 1,244.40 and 624.80 is: 938.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.80 : 1,244.40 = 624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.80/1,244.40 = 624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.80x = 1,244.40 × 624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.80x = 777,501.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,501.12/828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.10

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